The Importance and Perspective of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Endometriosis
Joint Authors
Bianek-Bodzak, Agnieszka
Szurowska, Edyta
Sawicki, Sambor
Liro, Marcin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
MR imaging is becoming increasingly important in the assessment of patients with endometriosis.
Its multiplanar capabilities and superior soft tissue contrast are particularly useful in the detection of deep infiltrating endometriotic implants.
Endometriosis, defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the endometrium, is among the most common gynaecological disorders affecting women in their reproductive age.
The diagnosis and evaluation of the extension of endometriosis are difficult only with physical examination and laparoscopy.
According to the authors’ personal experience, a special MRI technique and some imaging guidelines regarding different anatomical localizations of endometriosis are discussed.
This review is a brief presentation of current evidence on the diagnostic accuracy of MRI in the evaluation of endometriosis concerning other diagnostic methods, the limitations of MRI and its essential usefulness for preoperative diagnosis of deep pelvic endometriosis, and future perspectives in monitoring this disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bianek-Bodzak, Agnieszka& Szurowska, Edyta& Sawicki, Sambor& Liro, Marcin. 2013. The Importance and Perspective of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Endometriosis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1004306
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bianek-Bodzak, Agnieszka…[et al.]. The Importance and Perspective of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Endometriosis. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1004306
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bianek-Bodzak, Agnieszka& Szurowska, Edyta& Sawicki, Sambor& Liro, Marcin. The Importance and Perspective of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Endometriosis. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1004306
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1004306